US loses measles elimination status amid outbreaks and vaccine skepticism

An international health organization has officially stripped the United States of its measles elimination status, reflecting a sustained deterioration in public health driven by outbreaks since early last year. Contributing factors include rising vaccine skepticism, distrust amplified by federal officials such as Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and funding cuts to response efforts. This marks a significant reversal of a public health milestone and signals heightened risk of further disease spread.

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